General wiring questions

[Heemis]

So I've been building pedals pretty consistently for about the last year and a half or so, and the wire I've been using is #24 pre-bond from small bear.  The wire is easy to handle and routes well, but all the wiring I do ends up looking really crummy.

So I wanted to try some other kinds of wire, and I was wondering what everyone here uses, and why?

And while I'm on the subject, another question.  Do you typically wire off-board components before populating the enclosure, or do you wire them after they've been put into the enclosure?

Any input on the matter would be greatly appreciated!

[bumblebee]

I use solid core wire or whatever its called, its just one solid strand, it routes easy,bends to what shape you want it to and most importantly I have a few thousand feet of it I scored at a surplus store for almost nothing.
I always wire once its all stuffed in the box, I use tweezers sometimes to make it easier, takes practice but its not hard.

[Andi]

I use 7/0.2 which I believe is the equivalent of 2AWG stranded. I tuck it under PCBs, around switches, jack sockets and such and apply cable ties as appropriate. Beyond that I don't worry too much. Neat is nice but as long as it sounds right and there's easy access to the battery it really doesn't matter much.

[svstee]

I use solid core pushback cloth wire, because I am lazy I don't want to strip wires.
Sometimes I'll use rainbow ribbon wire

if I feel like making it look real neat.

[Heemis]

Ok, so I'm leaning toward some solid core for my next wire purchase... anyone else want to chime in?  These posts are very helpful to me.

[frequencycentral]

I use solid core pushback cloth wire, because I am lazy I don't want to strip wires.
Sometimes I'll use rainbow ribbon wire

if I feel like making it look real neat.

I love that stuff.......

[yeeshkul]

what tool do you use to make the dents to fix the board on the case? Brilliant! It overall looks excellent man!

[Heemis]

Wow... that is some next level wiring... Amazing!

[frequencycentral]

what tool do you use to make the dents to fix the board on the case? Brilliant! It overall looks excellent man!

Thanks. I just use a file to make the slots for the board - and some paitience.

Wow... that is some next level wiring... Amazing!

Thank you!